Qatar International Court Issues Procedural Directive Regulating The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Litigation

The Qatar International Court ("Court") and Dispute Resolution Centre ("QICDRC") has issued a new Procedural Directive No. (1) of 2026 governing the disciplined use of artificial intelligence ("AI") tools in legal proceedings ("Directive"). The Directive applies to all litigants and legal representatives appearing before the Court and the Regulatory Tribunal. Accordingly, references in this article to the Court include the Regulatory Tribunal, as applicable.

The Directive forms part of the Court's enhanced commitment to ensuring rigorous oversight of all documents and legal submissions. It regulates reliance on legal authorities and sources and obliges attorneys to conduct thorough verification and certification of the accuracy of all materials submitted to the Court, particularly when AI-powered tools are used.